The window over the sink is the one spot in a small kitchen you look at every single day. It’s also the one place where decorations have to stay out of the way of water, steam and a dish rack. Here’s how I’d dress it.
What’s in this post
- A wreath that doesn’t need a nail
- Candles that turn on by themselves
- Greenery across the top
- What to leave off the sill
A wreath that doesn’t need a nail
A small wreath centered in the glass is the classic look, and it’s the easiest to do in a rental. A suction wreath hanger (on Amazon) holds it from the inside of the window. Wipe the glass with rubbing alcohol first so the cup grips.
Keep the wreath small. The mini cabinet wreaths with burlap bows (on Amazon) come six to a set, so one goes in the window and the rest can go on cabinet doors or chair backs. A wreath much wider than a third of the pane starts to block the light you’re there for.
Candles that turn on by themselves
A single candle in the window is an old tradition and it still looks right from the street. Real flames don’t belong near curtains or a busy sink, so go flameless. The Homemory window candles (on Amazon) come in a set of six with a remote, a timer and a dimmer. One per window in the kitchen, the rest in the living room, all switching on at dusk. They run on batteries, so check the listing for how many each needs.
Greenery across the top
A tension rod (on Amazon) fitted inside the top of the window frame gives you a place for greenery without holes. Wind a faux eucalyptus garland (on Amazon) around it and let the ends hang a few inches down the sides. Faux is the better choice here than fresh, since the steam from the kettle and the sink would dry fresh eucalyptus out quickly.
If you already use a café curtain, the same rod can hold both. Clip the garland to the rod in front of the fabric.
What to leave off the sill
The windowsill above a sink gets splashed. Skip anything paper, anything that rusts, and anything you’d mind finding wet. A small jar of cut pine, an orange studded with cloves, or a single mug you actually use is plenty.
For the rest of the room, cozy kitchen Christmas decor covers the table, the stove and the counter. And if your kitchen opens straight onto a living area, Christmas window and wall decor helps the two spaces match.